Technology


Kansas City tech company PayIt expands market

Locally founded tech startup PayIt is expanding, this time internationally with a new headquarters beyond the northern U.S. border, in Canada. The move is being made to expand the company’s market. This will be the first international market expansion for… more

New tech training program launched for laid off Missouri workers

A new partnership between Missouri and Illinois-based CompTIA, a nonprofit technology trade association, aims to help train Missouri workers who have been laid off due to COVID-19. Launched through funding provided by federal CARES Act dollars given to Missouri, the… more

Missouri broadband program opens second wave of applications

Applications for Missouri’s second round of the Emergency Broadband Investment Program have opened, according to a Tuesday news release from the Department of Economic Development. The investment program is said to be open to provide $2 million in funding to… more

Kansas governor pushes for Space Command headquarters

On Friday, Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly released a statement announcing that Kansas has made a push to become the home to headquarters for the U.S. Space Command. Kelly said the said will continue its efforts to attract headquarters, revealing that… more

Cerner hires Mintz as new chief strategy officer

On Wednesday, Cerner Corp. announced that William Mintz is now the company’s new chief strategy officer for the global health care technology company. In his new role, Mintz will work alongside company and client leadership to identify and develop new… more

Associated Wholesale Grocers partners with Takeoff Technologies on fulfillment centers

A Wednesday news release from Associated Wholesale Grocers announced the grocery retailer has partnered with Takeoff Technologies, a Massachusetts-based eGrocery solution company. The partnership was made to build micro-fulfillment centers in the Kansas City region, centers that are miniature, automated… more

Missouri Labor and Industrial Relations Commission now using Box

On Friday, The Missouri Labor and Industrial Relations Commission (LIRC) announced today that it is now accepting electronic filings through the use of Box Account, a virtual mailbox. Usage of the electronic system is being done in an attempt to… more

Coping with COVID: KU sets up coronavirus testing units on campus

New technology primarily used to detect the presence of COVID-19 has been introduced to the University of Kansas campus this month. The university has now set up four Rapid Modular Health System mobile testing units created by Black & Veatch,… more

New online tool helps connect Missourians to health care resources

Accessible health care and options for residents across all regions has gained increased attention during COVID-19. For Missourians, a new tool is now available that allows them to see what options they have within the state. A new online tool… more

Kansas City Royals, Fox Sports extend media rights agreement

Fox Sports Kansas City, owned by Sinclair Broadcast Group, has extended its agreement with the Kansas City Royals and will continue to broadcast games over its airwaves. The team made the announcement Monday, revealing they agreed to a new multi-year… more